Netherlands
About 20% of its area is located under the sea level. In May 2011, the Netherlands was ranked as the "happiest" country according to results published by the OECD. Official language is Dutch. It is the 10th most populated country in Europe. Famous painters Rembradt, Johannes Vermeer (A Girl with Pearl Earring) and Vincent van Gogh were Dutch. The Netherlands was also the first nation to recognise same-sex marriage. And what else is associated with the Netharlands? Tulips, widmills, wooden shoes, cheese and orange colour in sports.
